Clint Thomas

Clint Thomas has worked in TV news for nearly a decade. He presents sport on ABC Perth's flagship 7pm bulletin. Clint is also a regular with ABC Radio and is part of Grandstand's AFL coverage.Follow Clint on Twitter: @ClintLThomas

While it's hard to defend a top order batsman who didn't reach double figures in four innings in a Test series, it's important to look deeper before blaming Shaun Marsh, and his brother Mitch, for Australia's predicament after a woeful showing against Pakistan, writes Clint Thomas.

Adam Simpson isn't officially coach of the year — that honour belongs to his grand final opponent at Collingwood — but his "family first" focus has West Coast on the brink of a shock premiership, writes Clint Thomas.

The top tier AFL clubs are fast joining the ranks of global sporting organisations that have become inaccessible, with waiting lists for membership that stretch into decades locking out thousands of willing fans, writes Clint Thomas.

It's not even a year old but with WA's record AFL crowds this season, and thousands of Eagles fans still waiting to become seated members, the $1.6 billion Perth Stadium may already be too small, writes Clint Thomas.

West Coast Fever finished second last on the Super Netball ladder last season. Now, the Fever is playing in its first grand final. Clint Thomas examines the dynamics that shaped the team's remarkable rise.

Lewis Jetta speaks out about the war dance performed by fellow Aboriginal footballer and friend Adam Goodes, which prompted a torrent of abuse and by the end of the season had brought about the retirement of one of the greats of the game.

Bailey Banfield was left shocked and disappointed when he was ignored by every AFL club in the 2016 rookie draft. Now, not only is the Fremantle midfielder raising eyebrows in the national competition, some say he could even one day be running it.

If the Margaret River Pro is lost to Western Australia, it's fair to say sharks won't be the only reason. It's a notoriously tricky surf break and plenty of surfers would be happy to see it go, writes Clint Thomas.

It's never been easier for players to switch clubs, and the lure of bigger dollars has seen many take full advantage. But when it comes to post-footy careers, being a one-club player can be very valuable, writes Clint Thomas.

Cameron Bancroft's comments before flying out to Darwin to resume his cricket career show the scandal and his forced time off has given him some perspective and a new level of self-awareness, writes Clint Thomas.

It's a great time to be in Western Australia if you love sport, with a huge variety of events coming to Perth in the next 12 months, but with big opportunities come even bigger challenges, writes Clint Thomas.

AFL football and ballet haven't traditionally had much in common, but as players look to extreme measures to shake off persistent injuries, this delicate form of dance is helping save AFL careers, writes Clint Thomas.

Daniel Ricciardo's stirring backs-to-the-wall victory at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix was one of the most memorable moments in the recent history of Australian sport, elevating him above the pack, writes Clint Thomas.

After a tumultuous 2017 on and off the field, the Western Force return to competitive rugby with the backing of mining magnate Andrew Forrest. But the billionaire's plans for an Indo-Pacific competition still face several hurdles, writes Clint Thomas.